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NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Sixers vs Celtics

The No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, 22-19 away) take on the No. 2 Boston Celtics (56-26, 30-11 at home) in Game 2 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. Boston leads the series 1-0.

Big Celtics Win on the Cards

The Celtics can enjoy a huge win and we’re heading to the spread. Back the big favorites off -13.5 to cover the line against the Sixers at -114.

Celtics Blow Out Sixers in Game 1

In Game 1 on Sunday, the Boston Celtics beat the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 at TD Garden.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 26 points, while Jayson Tatum added 25 points and 11 rebounds, and Neemias Queta chipped in with 13. Tyrese Maxey scored 21 points for the Sixers, with Paul George adding 17 and Valdez Edgecombe finishing with 13.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Boston has won seven of the last 10 matchups against Philadelphia.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
76ers logo 76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
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Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

5 wins and 5 losses in the past 10 games. The Sixers are averaging 110.5 points, 44.7 rebounds, 22.7 assists, 8.1 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 45.7% from the field and 80.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 111.7 points and 45.8 rebounds per matchup.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 23.9 points and 6.0 assists, while Andre Drummond averages 7.9 rebounds and Paul George 2.6 (39.4%) 3-pointers made.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their last 10 contests. Averaging 121.0 points, 44.7 rebounds, 26.8 assists, 7.0 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 50.2% from the field and 79.5% from the free-throw line. Their opponents average 107.3 points and 38.4 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 20.8 points, with Sam Hauser making 2.7 (52.9%) 3-pointers per contest. Jayson Tatum has an average of 7.6 rebounds and 5.4 assists.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

Discover our expert Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics betting tips, featuring a key match prediction, correct score suggestion, top player prop picks and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Game Prediction

If you agree with our pick that Celtics can be superior in this NBA contest, you can get -114 for this selection against the spread. The big favorites should be capable of covering the -13.5 line.

Recent form is always part of the equation and we combine it with team news as soon as it’s available. To deliver expert basketball picks, our handicappers also analyze the latest NBA stats to ensure we’re working with the best information possible.

Key 76ers vs Celtics stats:

  • The -13.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The -13.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
  • The -13.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 2 consecutive games against Sixers.

Celtics -13.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul George Under 5.5 Rebounds -154 BetMGM logo

Paul George (76ers) has had Under 5.5 rebounds in 9 of the past 10 games. There is juice when it comes to going under the Player Rebounds line and this is priced at -154.

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Payton Pritchard Over 13.5 Points -118 BetMGM logo

Payton Pritchard (Celtics) has an average of 17.67 points in the past 9 games. We think this is the pick of the prop bets, with odds of -118 available when it comes to backing him on Player Points.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -13.5
Totals Over 216.5
Player Rebounds Paul George Under 5.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Celtics to cover the -13.5 spread, Over 216.5 on the total and Paul George (76ers) to record Under 5.5 rebounds.

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 76ers logo 103 - 120 Celtics logo Celtics

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Celtics to record a 120-103 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtics Big Favorites According to Latest Odds

The latest Moneyline betting odds give Boston Celtics a 91% chance of winning this NBA game which means they’re overwhelming -1000 favorites with the sportsbooks. The market suggests that Philadelphia 76ers are least likely to win at +660.

The current spread is 13.5 and total points is 216.5. There is no denying the popularity of wagering on the Totals. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 216.5 at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Jaylen Brown Favorite to Get Most Points

Jaylen Brown is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -109 to score Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at -125.

Player Points
Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 5.5
-161
Under 5.5
+117
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 5.5
-109
Under 5.5
-123
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-123
Under 4.5
-110
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-118
Under 4.5
-115
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Player Rebounds
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 9.5
-133
Under 9.5
-100
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 7.5
-141
Under 7.5
+104
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-103
Under 6.5
-132
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Paul George (76ers)
Over 5.5
+112
Under 5.5
-154
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Can Celtics Keep Rolling at Home?

The Celtics have reeled off seven straight wins at TD Garden. They own a 9-1 mark in their past 10 home games, scoring 116.80 points per contest and conceding 104.40.

The Sixers own a 5-5 mark in their past 10 road games, averaging 114.10 points scored and 116.70 points allowed.

The Celtics beat the Sixers 123-91 when the teams last met at TD Garden. Looking back at the last 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have posted eight victories, while the Sixers have logged two.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O216.5 U216.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 9-1 221.20 116.80 104.40 5 5
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats 5-5 230.80 114.10 116.70 7 3
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O216.5 = Games Over 216.5 Points
  • U216.5 = Games Under 216.5 Points
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
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Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 2 39.45 52 14 26.0 7.0 2.0 1.5 0.5 0.5
Valdez Edgecombe 2 37.95 32 4 16.0 2.0 0.5 7.0 - 1.5
Kelly Oubre Jr. 2 35.8 29 3 14.5 1.5 2.5 5.0 - 0.5

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Payton Pritchard 1 34.4 12 6 12.0 6.0 2.0 3.0 - 1.0
Derrick White 1 32.7 10 6 10.0 6.0 2.0 3.0 - 1.0
Jayson Tatum 1 32.4 25 7 25.0 7.0 1.0 11.0 - 2.0

Injuries & Suspensions

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Starting Lineups

Both teams’ confirmed lineups will be published ahead of tip-off. There is also the chance to look at the lineups from the previous 10 games.

Previous Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

19 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 91-123 Celtics
15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 97-109 76ers
12 Apr NBA
Bucks 106-126 76ers
10 Apr NBA
76ers 105-94 Pacers
09 Apr NBA
76ers 102-113 Rockets
06 Apr NBA
76ers 102-115 Spurs
04 Apr NBA
Pistons 116-93 76ers
03 Apr NBA
Timberwolves 103-115 76ers
01 Apr NBA
76ers 153-131 Wizards
30 Mar NBA
76ers 109-119 Heat

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

19 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 91-123 Celtics
12 Apr NBA
Magic 108-113 Celtics
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 118-144 Celtics
09 Apr NBA
Celtics 106-112 Knicks
07 Apr NBA
Hornets 102-113 Celtics
05 Apr NBA
Raptors 101-115 Celtics
03 Apr NBA
Celtics 133-101 Bucks
01 Apr NBA
Celtics 147-129 Heat
30 Mar NBA
Celtics 102-112 Hawks
29 Mar NBA
Celtics 114-99 Hornets

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak